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CHANGES: Rd 02 vs Gold Coast

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Assuming Salem out 

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    IN: Hibberd (wasn't far off apparently), Lever, Rivers

    OUT: Salem (inj), Smith, Bedford

    Hunt as sub.

    Edited by Lord Nev

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    Why would you take Smith out? I’m a doubter but he was good tonight. If the 3 you mention are fit I’d leave Tomlinson as the sub

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    6 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

    Why would you take Smith out? I’m a doubter but he was good tonight. If the 3 you mention are fit I’d leave Tomlinson as the sub

    Yeah that's probably fair mate.

    I've just never been a fan of the trio of May, Lever and Smith. I just reckon you need a more one on one type like Petty or Tommo to balance them out. That's just me though.

    Definitely could be Tommo for Lever.

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    Only a stubborn fool continues to knock Joel Smith. Some on this site were so negative, they’re finding it difficult to face up the fact he has turned into a very good, versatile defender that now gets a game in every AFL club.  

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    8 minutes ago, goodwindees said:

    Only a stubborn fool continues to knock Joel Smith. Some on this site were so negative, they’re finding it difficult to face up the fact he has turned into a very good, versatile defender that now gets a game in every AFL club.  

    I think us doubters are still to be convinced. He was good tonight but to say he’s very good remains a stretch. Yes he deserves another game but that’s it for now

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    15 minutes ago, goodwindees said:

    Only a stubborn fool continues to knock Joel Smith. Some on this site were so negative, they’re finding it difficult to face up the fact he has turned into a very good, versatile defender that now gets a game in every AFL club.  

    G'day mate, appreciate the insult, but my reasoning for having him coming out was I prefer All-Australian defender Jake Lever personally. Cheers.

    Edited by Lord Nev

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    31 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    G'day mate, appreciate the insult, but my reasoning for having him coming out was I prefer All-Australian defender Jake Lever personally. Cheers.

    Smith clearly is not competing with Lever, but with Hibberd, Hunt, Tomlinson etc.  I’m a doubter on Smith, but dropping him right now would be a bad call.  Other than the dodgy Weightman free kick he conceded, he was really good and needs 10 to 15 games of continuity to show what he is made of. He may become a really good versatile defender.

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    1 minute ago, Watson11 said:

    Smith clearly is not competing with Lever, but with Hibberd, Hunt, Tomlinson etc.  I’m a doubter on Smith, but dropping him right now would be a bad call.  Other than the dodgy Weightman free kick he conceded, he was really good and needs 10 to 15 games of continuity to show what he is made of. He may become a really good versatile defender.

    Agreed 

    Based on past team changes, Smith has replaced Petty and Tommo came in for Lever today 

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    1 minute ago, Watson11 said:

    Smith clearly is not competing with Lever, but with Hibberd, Hunt, Tomlinson etc.  I’m a doubter on Smith, but dropping him right now would be a bad call.  Other than the dodgy Weightman free kick he conceded, he was really good and needs 10 to 15 games of continuity to show what he is made of. He may become a really good versatile defender.

    I don't think he's bad at all, I've always quite liked him, but I'm just not a fan of having May, Lever and Smith as the key backs combo. I just think they end up spoiling each other a bit. Just my take though. I like having Petty or Tomo as the 3rd key as they're a bit more meat and potatoes, one on one types.

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    1 hour ago, Lord Nev said:

    IN: Hibberd (wasn't far off apparently), Lever, Rivers

    OUT: Salem (inj), Smith, Bedford

    Hunt as sub.

    I like the above except I would have Jordan out and keep Smith in. 

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    3 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

    I hope Bedford keeps his spot (as the substitute if nothing else), he was very composed and neat. 

    Played his role perfectly.

    Going off Goody's presser it seems he'll play next week.

    Goody could not be more proud of Bedfords performance tonight and gave him a good pump up.

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    How the hell is Lever going to return from a tear in 10 days? that'd be super human wouldn't it? everything i see suggest a few weeks at a minimum.

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    1 minute ago, MurDoc516 said:

    How the hell is Lever going to return from a tear in 10 days? that'd be super human wouldn't it? everything i see suggest a few weeks at a minimum.

    Goody's hopeful he'll be right for next round (10 day break)

     

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    1 hour ago, Lord Nev said:

    IN: Hibberd (wasn't far off apparently), Lever, Rivers

    OUT: Salem (inj), Smith, Bedford

    Hunt as sub.

    Smith out?

    Are you serious?

    Zero chance he gets dropped. Won't be surprised if goody gives him.coaches votes.

    Even the biggest Tomlinson fan would concede Smith is now well ahead of him

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    Just now, binman said:

    Smith out?

    Are you serious?

    Zero chance he gets dropped. Won't be surprised if goody gives him.coaches votes.

    Even the biggest Tomlinson fan would concede Smith is now well ahead of him

    See my comments above mate.

    Just my personal opinion that the key backs combo works better with a more 'stay at home' defender.

    Won't be upset if Joel plays, I like him.

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    5 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Going off Goody's presser it seems he'll play next week.

    Goody could not be more proud of Bedfords performance tonight and gave him a good pump up.

    Did he rip into any journos as well?

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    4 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

    Did he rip into any journos as well?

    He literally laughed at the hunter palaver.

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    5 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    See my comments above mate.

    Just my personal opinion that the key backs combo works better with a more 'stay at home' defender.

    Won't be upset if Joel plays, I like him.

    Sure. But may is the stay at home defender.

    Tomo will almost certainly come out if Lever is right.

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    Just now, binman said:

    Sure. But may is the stay at home defender.

    Tomo will almost certainly come out if Lever is right.

    I don't think May is a pure stay at home defender. He's one of the best in the league at leaving his man and was 2nd (behind Lever) for average intercepts for us in 2021.

    Definitely could be Tomo that comes out, just wouldn't be my personal preference.

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    7 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

    Did he rip into any journos as well?

    Goody's boring during pressers......

    Jks

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